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On the record · read 8 Oct 2026 · 13 facts

CanDoYa Accessible Palette Generator

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What it is

CanDoYa Accessible Palette Generator is a free browser tool for turning a brand color and page background into interface color roles. It creates text, muted text, surface, primary, on-primary, accent, and border colors, then checks intended foreground and background pairs against WCAG contrast thresholds. Choose an AA or AAA target to see exact ratios and pass or fail results. Where possible, the generator preserves the brand hue and saturation, adjusting lightness to meet the selected ratio. You can choose an analogous, complementary, or triadic hue for the accent; that color is checked against the same target. A live interface preview shows the palette in context, and you can copy individual HEX values or a complete CSS custom-property block. Palette generation, contrast measurement, and CSS export run locally in the browser, so entered colors are not uploaded for calculation. CanDoYa says most tools keep working offline after the page has loaded. The free plan allows unlimited palettes without an account or usage limit. Its contrast report evaluates opaque sRGB color contrast; it does not establish that an entire product is accessible.

For and against

For

  • Creates seven interface color roles from a brand color and background
  • Shows exact contrast ratios and pass or fail results
  • Offers AA and AAA contrast targets
  • Provides a live interface preview
  • Copies HEX values or CSS custom properties
  • Free plan has unlimited palettes and no account requirement

Against

  • Contrast reporting covers opaque sRGB color contrast only
  • Does not establish whole-product accessibility

Who it suits

It suits product designers, front-end developers, accessibility reviewers, and small teams who need interface colors checked against AA or AAA contrast targets. It can also help anyone who wants to preview and copy a palette as HEX values or CSS custom properties.

Getting started

  1. Open the tool in a web browser
  2. Enter a brand color and page background
  3. Choose an AA or AAA contrast target
  4. Choose an analogous, complementary, or triadic accent hue if desired
  5. Review the live preview and contrast results
  6. Copy individual HEX values or the CSS custom-property block

Limits to know

The free plan allows unlimited palettes with no account or usage limit. Its contrast report evaluates opaque sRGB color contrast and does not establish that a whole product is accessible.

The verdict

Choose CanDoYa Accessible Palette Generator for a free way to create interface color roles, check intended pairs against AA or AAA targets, and copy the results as CSS. Look elsewhere if you need a contrast report to establish accessibility for an entire product or a documented third-party integration.

Questions

How much does CanDoYa Accessible Palette Generator cost?

It is free. The plan is listed at no cost.

Is there a free plan, and does it have a usage limit?

Yes. The free plan permits unlimited palettes with no account or usage limit.

Which platforms are supported?

CanDoYa says most tools keep working offline after the page has loaded.

What can I export?

You can copy individual HEX values or a complete CSS custom-property block.

Does it check accessibility for an entire product?

No. Its report evaluates opaque sRGB color contrast for intended pairs; it does not establish that a whole product is accessible.

Does CanDoYa offer third-party integrations?

The product page documents copyable CSS variables and does not list third-party integrations.

Facts on the record

Accent options
The accent can be based on an analogous, complementary, or triadic hue and is checked against the selected contrast target.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Audience
The maker identifies product designers, front-end developers, accessibility reviewers, and small teams as intended users.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Browser support
The maker says most tools keep working offline after the page has loaded.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Color roles
Generates text, muted text, surface, primary, on-primary, accent, and border colors.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Contrast targets
Users can select AA or AAA contrast targets and see exact ratios and pass/fail results for each intended pair.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Hue handling
The generator keeps the brand hue and saturation where possible and searches lighter or darker versions to meet the selected ratio.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Integrations
The product page documents copyable CSS variables; it does not list third-party integrations.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Preview and export
It provides a live interface preview and lets users copy individual hex values or a complete CSS custom-property block.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Privacy
Palette generation, contrast measurement, and CSS export run locally in the browser, and entered colors are not uploaded for calculation.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
Turns a brand color and page background into UI color roles and checks intended foreground/background pairs against WCAG contrast thresholds.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Scope limit
The contrast report evaluates opaque sRGB color contrast and does not establish that a whole product is accessible.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Support
CanDoYa says email is the fastest way to reach its small independent team for questions, bug reports, or tool ideas.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Trust details
CanDoYa says it does not use tracking cookies and may use aggregate analytics such as page views and rough country, not tied to identity.candoya.com · read 8 Oct 2026